Protocol Analyst 3

The Protocol Analyst works directly with signals analysis, preferably related to communications signals (e.g., bitstream analysis, waveform analysis, protocol analysis), network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis.

The Level 3 Protocol Analyst shall possess the following capabilities:

• 450 / 451/ 452 Grads
• Tools: DVT, WVT, PKTSWING
• Ability to dig into massive sets of hexdump and pick out repeatable sets of data that could be forms of communication hiding in the signal.
• Protocol analyst that needs deep understanding of data link layer of OSI model, also with sonet and optical net. Must be able to understand network architectures.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience, bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, master's degree with 6 years of relevant experience, or doctoral degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• HS diploma or GED with 15 years of experience will be considered for those who have completed one of the following military training courses: 451 (Intermediate Signals Analysis) or 452 (Advanced Signals Analysis) or who have participated in or graduated from the Military COMINT Signals Analysis Program (MCSAP)
• Bachelor's Degree must be in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, a Physical Science, or related technical field
• Relevant experience must be in signals analysis, including protocol analysis, and preferably related to communication signals, network troubleshooting, network traffic characterization, and/or network security analysis

Position requires ACTIVE TS/SCI FSP Clearance.